VoteHow many members voted yes and how many voted no.
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Donor moneyThe total PAC money the voting members got from this bill's industry in the last cycle.
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Money gapHow many times more industry money the winning side got than the losing side.
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SummaryA plain summary of what the bill actually does.
What the bill does
This bill would make many court records available to the public under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). It covers records like judge performance reports, jury selection forms, and disciplinary actions against judges and lawyers. The bill also requires these records to be in machine-readable format.
Why it mattersWho it affects and what is at stake.
The stakes
The public would gain access to information about how courts operate and how judges and lawyers are disciplined. This could increase transparency in the judicial branch.
The voteHow the House or Senate split on this vote.
How the chamber split
Vote totals will appear when a roll-call is available.
The debateThe main reasons each side gives, with a link to the source.
What each side says
Supporters
✓The public has a right to know about court operations and disciplinary actions, which this bill would provide.bill
✓Making records machine-readable would make it easier for journalists and researchers to analyze court data.bill
Critics
✕Opening court records could compromise the privacy of jurors and the confidentiality of ongoing cases.bill
✕The bill might create additional administrative burdens and costs for the courts.bill
Each point links to its source. The views are attributed to those sources, not stated as ours.
Money lensThe industry PAC money each side of the vote got.
Sector money by vote
The money lens appears when a bill has a recorded vote and matching sector PAC data.
Contributions and votes are public records, shown side by side. Correlation is not causation, and this page does not assert one caused the other.